Piedmont Virginia Community College

Occupational Objectives:  Career development for individuals seeking position such as commercial and industrial security officer; local, state, or federal law enforcement officer; or corrections officer.  Students should note that the following qualifications are prerequisites for employment with many law enforcement agencies:  (1) excellent physical condition; (2) normal hearing, color vision, and eye function; (3) weight in proportion to height; (4) no convictions of any crime involving moral turpitude or any felony, and no excessive number of traffic citations.  A background investigation is usually conducted by the employing agency prior to employment.

Occupational Objectives:  Career development for individuals seeking position such as commercial and industrial security officer; local, state, or federal law enforcement officer; or corrections officer.  Students should note that the following qualifications are prerequisites for employment with many law enforcement agencies:  (1) excellent physical condition; (2) normal hearing, color vision, and eye function; (3) weight in proportion to height; (4) no convictions of any crime involving moral turpitude or any felony, and no excessive number of traffic citations.  A background investigation is usually conducted by the employing agency prior to employment.

The Career Studies Certificate in Criminal Justice is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge necessary to prepare for a career in the criminal justice system. This program of study also provides students with the necessary foundation to proceed to the next level of education, the Associate of Applied Science degree in Police Science.

The Career Studies Certificate in Criminal Justice is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge necessary to prepare for a career in the criminal justice system. This program of study also provides students with the necessary foundation to proceed to the next level of education, the Associate of Applied Science degree in Police Science.

Occupational Objectives: Career development for individuals seeking positions such as commercial and industrial security officer; local, state, or federal law enforcement officer; police officer; private or government investigator; or corrections officer. Students should note that the following qualifications are prerequisites for employment with many law enforcement agencies: (1) excellent physical condition, free from any physical or mental conditions which might adversely affect acceptance or performance as a law enforcement officer; (2) normal hearing, color vision, and eye function; (3) weight in proportion to height; (4) excellent moral character: no convictions of any crime involving moral turpitude or any felony, and no excessive number of traffic citations. A background investigation is usually conducted by the employing agency prior to employment.

Occupational Objectives: Career development for individuals seeking positions such as commercial and industrial security officer; local, state, or federal law enforcement officer; police officer; private or government investigator; or corrections officer. Students should note that the following qualifications are prerequisites for employment with many law enforcement agencies: (1) excellent physical condition, free from any physical or mental conditions which might adversely affect acceptance or performance as a law enforcement officer; (2) normal hearing, color vision, and eye function; (3) weight in proportion to height; (4) excellent moral character: no convictions of any crime involving moral turpitude or any felony, and no excessive number of traffic citations. A background investigation is usually conducted by the employing agency prior to employment.

Occupational Objectives:  Career development for individuals seeking position such as commercial and industrial security officer; local, state, or federal law enforcement officer; or corrections officer.  Students should note that the following qualifications are prerequisites for employment with many law enforcement agencies:  (1) excellent physical condition; (2) normal hearing, color vision, and eye function; (3) weight in proportion to height; (4) no convictions of any crime involving moral turpitude or any felony, and no excessive number of traffic citations.  A background investigation is usually conducted by the employing agency prior to employment.

The Career Studies Certificate in Criminal Justice is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge necessary to prepare for a career in the criminal justice system. This program of study also provides students with the necessary foundation to proceed to the next level of education, the Associate of Applied Science degree in Police Science.

Occupational Objectives: Career development for individuals seeking positions such as commercial and industrial security officer; local, state, or federal law enforcement officer; police officer; private or government investigator; or corrections officer. Students should note that the following qualifications are prerequisites for employment with many law enforcement agencies: (1) excellent physical condition, free from any physical or mental conditions which might adversely affect acceptance or performance as a law enforcement officer; (2) normal hearing, color vision, and eye function; (3) weight in proportion to height; (4) excellent moral character: no convictions of any crime involving moral turpitude or any felony, and no excessive number of traffic citations. A background investigation is usually conducted by the employing agency prior to employment.

Occupational Objectives:  Career development for individuals seeking position such as commercial and industrial security officer; local, state, or federal law enforcement officer; or corrections officer.  Students should note that the following qualifications are prerequisites for employment with many law enforcement agencies:  (1) excellent physical condition; (2) normal hearing, color vision, and eye function; (3) weight in proportion to height; (4) no convictions of any crime involving moral turpitude or any felony, and no excessive number of traffic citations.  A background investigation is usually conducted by the employing agency prior to employment.

Occupational Objectives:  Career development for individuals seeking position such as commercial and industrial security officer; local, state, or federal law enforcement officer; or corrections officer.  Students should note that the following qualifications are prerequisites for employment with many law enforcement agencies:  (1) excellent physical condition; (2) normal hearing, color vision, and eye function; (3) weight in proportion to height; (4) no convictions of any crime involving moral turpitude or any felony, and no excessive number of traffic citations.  A background investigation is usually conducted by the employing agency prior to employment.

The Career Studies Certificate in Criminal Justice is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge necessary to prepare for a career in the criminal justice system. This program of study also provides students with the necessary foundation to proceed to the next level of education, the Associate of Applied Science degree in Police Science.

The Career Studies Certificate in Criminal Justice is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge necessary to prepare for a career in the criminal justice system. This program of study also provides students with the necessary foundation to proceed to the next level of education, the Associate of Applied Science degree in Police Science.

Occupational Objectives: Career development for individuals seeking positions such as commercial and industrial security officer; local, state, or federal law enforcement officer; police officer; private or government investigator; or corrections officer. Students should note that the following qualifications are prerequisites for employment with many law enforcement agencies: (1) excellent physical condition, free from any physical or mental conditions which might adversely affect acceptance or performance as a law enforcement officer; (2) normal hearing, color vision, and eye function; (3) weight in proportion to height; (4) excellent moral character: no convictions of any crime involving moral turpitude or any felony, and no excessive number of traffic citations. A background investigation is usually conducted by the employing agency prior to employment.

Occupational Objectives: Career development for individuals seeking positions such as commercial and industrial security officer; local, state, or federal law enforcement officer; police officer; private or government investigator; or corrections officer. Students should note that the following qualifications are prerequisites for employment with many law enforcement agencies: (1) excellent physical condition, free from any physical or mental conditions which might adversely affect acceptance or performance as a law enforcement officer; (2) normal hearing, color vision, and eye function; (3) weight in proportion to height; (4) excellent moral character: no convictions of any crime involving moral turpitude or any felony, and no excessive number of traffic citations. A background investigation is usually conducted by the employing agency prior to employment.

This certificate provides the entry-level competencies documented by Virginia’s Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals. These competencies include health, safety and nutrition, understanding child growth and development, appropriate child observation and assessment, partnering with families and community, learning environment, effective interactions, program management, teacher qualifications, and professional development curriculum. This certificate exceeds the Child Development Associates credential (CDA), which would make PVCC students who hold this certificate fully qualified for any program that requires the CDA as a minimum.

This career studies certificate is designed to prepare students to work with young children in a safe and healthy environment to support their individual physical, cognitive social and emotional development. This certificate provides the entry-level competencies documented by Virginia’s Competencies for Early Childhood Professionals. These competencies include health, safety and nutrition, understanding child growth and development, appropriate child observation and assessment, partnering with families and community, learning environment, effective interactions, program management, teacher qualifications, and professional development curriculum. This certificate exceeds the Child Development Associates credential (CDA), which would make PVCC students who hold this certificate fully qualified for any program that requires the CDA as a minimum.

The PVCC Emergency Medical Services (EMS)- EMT career studies certificate prepares students to test for National Registry and/or Virginia Certified Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) to provide pre-hospital care as an EMT under structured guidelines in emergency situations. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills necessary to function as entry-level EMTs. Occupational Objective: Employment opportunities for Nationally Registry/Virginia certified EMT's include local emergency departments, rescue squads, ambulance companies and other public and private agencies providing pre-hospital care.

This degree prepares you to offer pre-hospital care as a paramedic under structured guidelines in emergency situations.

Graduates will have the necessary skills to write and debug basic computer code. This program of study also provides students with the proficiency to proceed to the next level of education, the Career Studies Certificate in Programming Concepts.

The Career Studies Certificate in Computer and Network Support Technologies is designed to provide students with a beginning foundation in the computer science, electronics, and computer and networking support disciplines. The career studies certificate also facilitates the transition into the computer science, electronics or IST associate degree programs, if the student chooses to continue their studies at the College.

The Career Studies Certificate in Computer and Network Support Technologies is designed to provide students with a beginning foundation in the computer science, electronics, and computer and networking support disciplines. The career studies certificate also facilitates the transition into the computer science, electronics or IST associate degree programs, if the student chooses to continue their studies at the College.

Graduates will have the necessary skills to setup and troubleshoot basic computer software and hardware. This program of study also provides students with the proficiency to proceed to the next level of education, the Career Studies Certificate in Network Support.

Individuals seeking their first IT job or those presently working in the field who desire a promotion may benefit from this program. It is not intended for transfer to a four-year college or university. Both persons who are seeking their first employment or those presently in the field who are seeking promotion may benefit from this program. This curriculum is not intended for transfer to a four-year college.

The Career Studies Certificate in Computer and Network Support Technologies is designed to provide students with a beginning foundation in the computer science, electronics, and computer and networking support disciplines. The career studies certificate also facilitates the transition into the computer science, electronics or IST associate degree programs, if the student chooses to continue their studies at the College.

The curriculum is designed for persons who seek full-time or part-time employment in a computer-related field immediately upon completion of the curriculum. Both person who are seeking their first employment or those presently in the field who are seeking promotion may benefit from this program.  This curriculum is not intended for transfer to a four-year college.  

Graduates will have the necessary skills to setup and troubleshoot basic computer networks. This program of study also provides students with the proficiency to proceed to the next level of education, the Associate of Applied Science degree in Information Systems Technology, with a specialization in either Cybersecurity or Cloud Computing.

This specialization in Cybersecurity is designed as a two-year degree program offering students both new to the field and currently employed in related work the opportunity to fully develop a work-ready skillset in Cybersecurity and Information Systems Technology. Graduates will have he necessary skills to protect computing systems and networks that have an important impact on data confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Graduates will be knowledgeable about computer network threats and appropriate responses. This specialization will prepare graduates to function in public, private, and governmental organizations, in roles requiring assessment, operations, protection, and improvement of network security systems. In addition, graduates will possess a thorough knowledge of computer systems and networks with specific training in programming, server administration, system administration, and computer applications.

This specialization in Cybersecurity is designed as a two-year degree program offering students, both new to the field and currently employed in related work, the opportunity to full-develop a work-ready skillset in Cybersecurity and Information Systems Technology. Graduates will have the necessary skills to protect computing systems and networks that have an important impact on data confidentiality, integrity and availability. Graduates will be knowledgeable about computer network threats and appropriate responses. This Specialization will prepare graduates to function in public, private, and government organizations, in roles requiring assessment, operations, protection and improvement of network security systems. In addition, graduates will possess a thorough knowledge of computer systems and networks with specific training in programming, server administration, system administration, and computer applications. 

The curriculum is designed for persons who seek full-time or part-time employment in a computer-related field immediately upon completion of the curriculum. Both person who are seeking their first employment or those presently in the field who are seeking promotion may benefit from this program.  This curriculum is not intended for transfer to a four-year college.  

The curriculum is designed for persons who seek full-time or part-time employment in a computer-related field immediately upon completion of the curriculum. Both person who are seeking their first employment or those presently in the field who are seeking promotion may benefit from this program.  This curriculum is not intended for transfer to a four-year college.  

Both persons who are seeking their first employment or those presently in the field who are seeking promotion may benefit from this program. This curriculum is not intended for transfer to a four-year college.

Graduates will have the advanced skills to write and debug computer code. This program of study also provides students with the proficiency to proceed to the next level of education, the Associates of Applied Science in Information Systems Technology, Specialization in Programming.

This program is intended for students who want to prepare for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career in health care. Instruction includes preparing patients for examination and treatment, routine laboratory procedures, diagnostic testing, technical aspects of phlebotomy and the cardiac life cycle. Students will review important topics including phlebotomy, pharmacology, the proper use and administration of medications, taking and documenting vital signs, cardiology including proper lead placements, a professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of health care. This program includes 165 hours of classroom lecture and hands-on labs and a clinical externship opportunity at a local health care provider.

The Career Studies Certificate in Computed Tomography Imaging will prepare competent CP technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

Occupational Objectives: Successful graduates will be prepared to operate breast imaging equipment in healthcare facilities to create diagnostic images. Successful completers will sit for the Registered Mammographer certification exam through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Students entering the Radiography degree program are required to take one Writing Intensive Course in order to graduate.  The Writing Intensive Course for this program is RAD 240, which has a prerequisite of ENG 111 and ENG 112. Students who are awarded transfer academic credit for this course at another institution may fulfill the Writing Intensive Course (WIC) requirement for this degree program by completing another Writing Intensive Course (WIC).

The two-year associate degree in sonography is designed to provide a quality entry-level education in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains through a competency-based clinical and didactic instructional curriculum in diagnostic sonography. Graduates of the program will be eligible to take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography Boards for Abdomen and/or OB/GYN and physics or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) sonography exam.

This certificate provides education to prepare competent entry level adult Cardiac Sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for General or Vascular Credentialed Sonographers currently working in the field of ultrasound.

The PVCC Career Studies Certificate in Vascular Sonography will prepare competent entry- level vascular technologists in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.

This certificate provides education to prepare competent entry level adult Cardiac Sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for General or Vascular Credentialed Sonographers currently working in the field of ultrasound.

This certificate provides education to prepare competent entry level adult Cardiac Sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains for General or Vascular Credentialed Sonographers currently working in the field of ultrasound.

The Health Information Management (HIM) Certificate Program at Piedmont Virginia Community College is designed to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment in a variety of local medical office settings (inpatient, outpatient, physician office, patient financial services and insurance companies). Graduates will obtain necessary knowledge and skills in areas such as basic medical coding, patient scheduling, health records maintenance, billing, and reimbursement.

The Medical Administrative Support Assistant (MASA) career studies certificate is designed to provide students with the basic academic and technical skills necessary for entry- level jobs in local hospitals and physician offices, in the areas such as a medical secretary on the floor of an acute care hospital, admissions and patient registration, receptionist, customer service representative, front office staff, office assistant and more. Some working environments include physician’s offices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, nursing homes and long-term care facilities. This program of study also gives students a foundation of academic course work that will allow them to continue their education in the areas of health information management medical coding.

Occupational Objectives: Successful graduates will be prepared to operate magnetic resonance imaging scanners in healthcare facilities to create diagnostic images. Successful completers will sit for the MRI certification exam through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

This 142 hour, state approved, noncredit class prepares you to take the Virginia Board of Nursing exam to become a certified nurse aide (CNA) where you will work under the supervision of a licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, or physician as an entry-level nurse aide in a variety of inpatient and outpatient care settings such as long-term care facilities, physician offices, clinics and home settings. The program includes BLS-CPR training. CNAs play a vital role in the healthcare team and are in critical shortage in our community.

Occupational Objective: Pharmacy technicians are individuals who help licensed pharmacists dispense prescription medication to customers or health professionals, measuring amounts of medication for prescriptions, packaging and labeling prescriptions, accepting payment and providing information to patients. They work in retail pharmacies and hospitals.

Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. 

The one-year certificate program is designed to provide the community with graduates who, after receiving licensure and under the guidance of a registered nurse or licensed physician/dentist, provide therapeutic, rehabilitative and preventative care for people of all ages and diverse cultures in various stages of dependency. The practical nurse takes care of patients in extended care and in other non-acute care settings. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for licensure after successful completion of the National Council Licensing Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

The one-year certificate program is designed to provide the community with individuals who can function as surgical technologists. This program of study will provide students with an entrance into the health care field that is rewarding, in demand, and provides an opportunity for career advancement.

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The classroom theory and hands-on training will cover the following learning objectives: PV markets and applications, safety basics, electricity basics, solar energy fundamentals, PV module fundamentals, system components, PV system sizing principles, PV system electrical design, PV system mechanical design and performance analysis, maintenance, and troubleshooting. At the end of the course, students will be eligible to sit for the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Photovoltaic Associate (PVA) Exam. The PVA credential is intended for people who are currently working in, or seeking employment in, the renewable energy industry.

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The restaurant and foodservice industry is one of the fastest growing occupational sectors with a need for well-trained and skilled professionals. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Culinary Arts blends professional and technical courses in the culinary arts with general academic courses that provide graduates with the technical knowledge and hands on skills needed to be successful in the foodservice industry. The required internship provides students with the opportunity to apply and put into practice what they are learning in a real-time setting and to gain insight into their chosen field.

Occupational Objectives: Combining technical training and work-based learning, this program will meet the demands for competitive employment in the food service industry. Program graduates will have the necessary training and experience for competitive entry into employment in restaurants, catering, grocery stores, and institutional food service. Successful graduates will earn a ServSafe certification for food safety.

Occupational Objectives: The Electronics Technician Career Studies Certificate is designed to meet the needs of regional employees with a need to gain or expand their skillsets in electronics. This two- semester Career Studies Certificate aligns with coursework in the Industrial Electronics Technology (AAS) program. Students will be able to apply credits from this program to AAS degree in order to obtain advanced technical knowledge and skills in the field. Students will engage in coursework in the fields of electricity, electronics, industrial maintenance, and mathematics in order to gather the skills necessary for employment in electronics or a related field. Successful graduates will be able to secure entry-level employment or advanced employment in fields that require technical knowledge of electronics, computer repair, power, energy, and electronic systems.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Electronics Technology at Piedmont Virginia Community College is designed for students interested in Advanced Manufacturing, Electronics and related fields. Program graduates will be prepared to enter a growing industry that requires creative applications of troubleshooting and maintenance skills. Students will interact with current technology and tools including, 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, welding, programmable logic controllers, microcontrollers, robotics platforms, and more! The job market includes similar careers as maintenance technicians, skilled machinists, mechatronics technicians, circuit board assemblers and more.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Electronics Technology at Piedmont Virginia Community College is designed for students interested in Advanced Manufacturing, Electronics and related fields. Program graduates will be prepared to enter a growing industry that requires creative applications of troubleshooting and maintenance skills. Students will interact with current technology and tools including, 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, welding, programmable logic controllers, microcontrollers, robotics platforms, and more! The job market includes similar careers as maintenance technicians, skilled machinists, mechatronics technicians, circuit board assemblers and more.

Occupational Objectives: The Mechanical Technician Career Studies Certificate is designed to meet the needs of regional employees with a need to gain or expand their skillsets in mechanical applications and machining. This two- semester Career Studies Certificate aligns with coursework in the Industrial Electronics Technology (AAS) program. Students will be able to apply credits from this program to AAS degree in order to obtain advanced technical knowledge and skills in the field. Students will engage in coursework in the fields of computer-aided design (CAD), computer numeric controlled (CNC) machines, hydraulics, pneumatics, industrial maintenance, and mathematics in order to gather the skills necessary for employment in mechanical and machining related fields. Successful graduates will be able to secure entry-level employment or advanced employment in fields that require technical knowledge of manufacturing, CAD, CNC, and basic tool operation.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in Industrial Electronics Technology at Piedmont Virginia Community College is designed for students interested in Advanced Manufacturing, Electronics and related fields. Program graduates will be prepared to enter a growing industry that requires creative applications of troubleshooting and maintenance skills. Students will interact with current technology and tools including, 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, welding, programmable logic controllers, microcontrollers, robotics platforms, and more! The job market includes similar careers as maintenance technicians, skilled machinists, mechatronics technicians, circuit board assemblers and more.

This Career Studies Certificate is designed as an entry-level training program aligned to recognized, highly transferable industry credentials. This two- semester program is aligned to coursework in the Industrial Electronics Technology (AAS) Program.  Job titles may include Engineering Technician, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, and Mechatronic Systems Assistant.

The Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) program meets the growing demands for equipment operators. You will learn using both simulators and actual equipment in the field.